The Legacy of Pure Attar Distillation
For centuries, our family has perfected the art of deg-bhapka, extracting the soul of botanicals into precious oil concentrates. This is the foundation of every AL RAHMAN & SONS attar.
The Deg-Bhapka Tradition
Botanical Selection
Copper Alembic Distillation
Bhapka Condensation
Aging and Blending
Only the finest, ethically harvested botanicals are chosen, from rare agarwood to fragrant damask roses, ensuring unparalleled purity and aroma.
Raw materials are hydro-distilled in traditional copper degs, slowly heated over wood fires to gently release their volatile aromatic compounds.
The aromatic vapor rises into the bhapka, a receiver vessel where it condenses into a fragrant hydrosol, layered with precious oil.
The concentrated attar is then aged, often over sandalwood oil, allowing its complex notes to mature and deepen, before Siraj Attarwala's final blend.
Ethical Botanical Sourcing
Our commitment to authenticity begins with the source. We journey to the wild Assam forests for sustainably harvested agarwood and partner with Kannauj rose gardens for their exquisite damask blooms. Each ingredient is a testament to nature's bounty and our dedication to pure oil concentrates.
To preserve the true soul of Indian attar craft is to honor the botanical, the process, and the patience. There are no shortcuts to purity.
Siraj Attarwala
Experience the Atelier
Step into our historic Bandra atelier and embark on a personalized scent journey. Discover bespoke blends and the artistry of traditional attar making firsthand.